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 It takes about a million dollars in listener contributions to keep Classical music on the radio in southwestern Pennsylvania. From January 1st until the end of March, we must raise $364,000 in support of Classical music - through the mail, on air, or online. Make your contribution today by clicking here or call 888-621-6900 now. Thanks!
Friday, March 12 at 8pm
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, live from Heinz Hall
Hosted by Jim Cunningham
Pianist Benjamin Hochman joins the orchestra to play Mozart's Concerto #19. Plus, guest conductor Gianandrea Noseda leads the orchestra in the overture to Rossini's opera, La Cenerentola, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony #3, which features the melodies and rhythms of Polish folk music.
Saturday, March 13 at 12:30pm
Pittsburgh Opera Preview
Hosted by Stephen Baum
A look ahead at the next production by Pittsburgh Opera, Bizet's Carmen, opening at the Benedum Center next Saturday.
Saturday, March 13 at 1pm
Metropolitan Opera
Hosted by Margaret Juntwait
Dmitri Shostakovich: The Nose, the adaptation of a story by Nicolai Gogol, in which a man wakes up to discover his nose has disappeared. Valery Gergiev conducts Tony Award-winning baritone Paulo Szot as the man searching for his missing body part, in this Met premiere.
Sunday, March 14 at 7am
Sunday Baroque
Hosted by Suzanne Bona
2010 is the 30th anniversary of the National Women's History Project. This year's theme is Writing Women Back into History, and this morning's show will highlight the accomplishments of inspiring women composers from centuries ago, and women performers of today.
 Monday-Friday, March 8-12 at 10pm
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin
This week, we explore the life and works of one of America's most gifted composers, Samuel Barber. The Adagio for Strings, music by Menotti, and much more is included in this 100th birthday celebration (born Mar. 9, 1910; West Chester, PA). more info
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Presented by Pittsburgh Speakers Series
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Farrow began her career at an early age and went on to star in more than 40 films including Rosemary’s Baby and Hannah and Her Sisters. In a riveting personal account of her life behind-the-scenes, Farrow explores the challenges that helped shape her inspiring humanitarian efforts with UNICEF and in Darfur. More Info
Presented by Pittsburgh Speakers Series
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 8:00 pm
This political analyst, commentator, author and NY Times columnist brings audiences face-to-face with the spirit of our times, and does it with humor, insight and passion. He is a keen observer of our American way of life, and a savvy analyst of present day politics and foreign affairs. He appears regularly on The News Hour with Jim Lehrer and NPR's All Things Considered. More Info
Presented by Chatham Baroque
Friday, April 9, 2010 at 6 & 8:30pm
A 'wandering minstrels' concert bringing together great music, people, and food. Two seatings; advance reservations are recommended. The trio plays works of Corelli, Veracini, Weiss, Buxtehude, and Bach. More Info
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